2020/21 Australian Development Squad
DESPITE there being no international series in 2020 the Australian Diamonds have released the Development Squad consisting of 14 up-and-coming prospects. The squad welcomes seven fresh faces credit to the number of young guns stepping up to the plate in the Super Netball season, while five of the 14 players listed in the Squad hail […]
Draft Central Courtside Comments: Preliminary final – Gamechangers
EACH week the Draft Central team will focus on one Suncorp Super Netball player across the round and take a look at their individual highlights, key moments and improvements across their match. During the finals series, the team will instead focus on individual gamechangers across the matches and how they took the game into their […]
SSN Momentum Shifts: Preliminary final
THE Suncorp Super Netball preliminary final saw some phenomenal matchups across the court with some highly talented players tussling to push their side into the grand final. The condensed fixture and introduction of rolling subs this year have seen plenty of young names already jump on the court and have a huge impact despite their […]
Fever dominate Lightning to earn 2020 grand final berth
AN exciting Suncorp Super Netball preliminary final matchup between the Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever saw the Fever dispose of the Lightning in another exceptional showing, dominating the first three quarters to run away with a 73-59 win and a chance at holding the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) trophy next week when they […]
Magic captain excited about luring ‘CBass’ to club
AFTER somewhat of a disappointing 2020 season, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic captain Sam Winders is more than excited about bolstering her line-up for the 2021 ANZ Premiership season, with no bigger name than Caitlin Bassett. The Australian Diamonds captain and former GIANTS goal shooter announced on Thursday that she will be playing across the […]
SSN Updates: This week’s movers and changers
A HUGE week in the netball world has seen some big player movements erupt prior to the signing period opening and a couple of coaches exploring other options next season. We take a look at the week that was and how the announcements could affect the competition. **Note: Suncorp Super Netball is yet to announce […]
SSN Head to Head: Preliminary final
IN each round of Suncorp Super Netball we will identify key match-ups, provide an analysis of players and compare the two styles. The semi-final sees a couple of well-versed internationals lock horns in Lightning goal attack Steph Wood and England Roses and West Coast Fever defender Stacey Francis. SUNSHINE COAST LIGHTNING v. WEST COAST FEVER […]
Verity Charles: Mindset is the key to Fever’s resurgence
THE announcement of Stacey Marinkovich as head coach of the Australian Diamonds earlier in the year provided an extra edge and something to play for in the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season for the West Coast Fever. Talented midcourter, Verity Charles highlighted how the Fever playing group are determined to recognise and reward Marinkovich […]
Suncorp Super Netball preview: Preliminary final
IT is do-or-die for Suncorp Super Netball 2020 as 2018 grand finalists Sunshine Coast Lightning and West Coast Fever face-off in the preliminary final, in hope to progress through to the grand final against the Melbourne Vixens next week. Sunshine Coast Lightning v. West Coast Fever Sunday, 11 October The Fever have been resurgent in […]
Who could replace Rob Wright?
WITH Collingwood and Rob Wright parting ways it begs the question who could replace the head coach? A tactical mastermind, Wright spent three years at the club making the step up to head coach in 2019 but was faced with a number of off-season changes in 2020. Kim Ravaillion and April Brandley both announced their […]
